Here’s a Vlad Dracula story.
A merchant once travelled through Prince Dracula‘s land. At the inn the merchant asked where he could keep his chest of silver safe for the night.
Keep it outside in your cart, the merchant was told. No one dares to steal in Prince Dracula’s land!
Well, the chest was stolen. The thief was apprehended and the chest was recovered. The next day the merchant was invited to watch the thief’s execution by impalement.
Prince Dracula: Please count your silver. I will make up any coins that are missing.
Merchant: All the coins are there. Plus there is one more! But I must ask you something. There are two stakes in the town square. Will there be two executions today?
Prince Dracula: Had you not reported the extra coin, the second stake was for you.
Good one.
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